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title: "Child Abuse Image Database programme - Proof of Concept"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bed5ea43-0364-4a32-be49-f1711c21ac76"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2023-07-21"
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# Child Abuse Image Database programme - Proof of Concept

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bed5ea43-0364-4a32-be49-f1711c21ac76

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded the contract for the "Child Abuse Image Database programme - Proof of Concept" to Polygeist Ltd. The procurement process used a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is GBP 273,160, and the contract period is from February 24, 2021, to November 19, 2021. The tender ended on December 13, 2020. Polygeist Ltd, as an SME, was the successful supplier.

This procurement opportunity created by the Home Office is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses in the IT software package industry, particularly those adept at Proof of Concept exercises, could benefit from participating in such tenders. The contract's direct procurement method offers a streamlined process, making it accessible to smaller vendors seeking government contracts.

## Notice

Proof of concept exercise

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/307b4edb-c016-446e-b927-3e197ae02b25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2021 - 19 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £273,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £273,160 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLYGEIST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2023 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/307b4edb-c016-446e-b927-3e197ae02b25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/307b4edb-c016-446e-b927-3e197ae02b25
  21st July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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